Art connects us to our community, Mother Earth, and our deepest self.
Soda firing is a dynamic ceramics process where soda ash is introduced into a hot kiln, typically around 2300°F. The soda vaporizes and interacts with the surface of the clay, creating unique, unpredictable textures, flashing, and crystals. Each piece reflects the movement of flame and soda through the kiln, resulting in surfaces rich with variation, depth, and subtle color shifts that can't be replicated by traditional glazing methods.
As the kiln blazes, soda drifts into the heat, seeking out the surface of each vessel. In the unseen currents of fire and air, new landscapes are born — shimmering, weathered, and wild. Each piece emerges as a relic of transformation, a secret only the elements could tell.
Spoon carving is a time-honored craft that connects the maker to both the natural world and the tactile beauty of simple tools. Each spoon begins as a piece of raw wood, crafted by hand with careful precision, shaped by the quiet language of wood and blade, honoring the grain and texture of the material. The process is slow and meditative, with each cut revealing the unique character of the wood. Through this practice, the act of carving becomes a quiet conversation between the artist and nature.
Each spoon is an offering - not only practical but soulful objects, designed to enrich the sacred ritual of eating. Carving allows the artist to bring out the warmth and natural beauty of the wood, creating spoons that carry both the spirit of the tree and the care of the maker. Each piece is an invitation to savor not just the meal, but the experience of touch, connection to the earth, and mindfulness in everyday life.